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Club's Monday bingo resumes next week

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 2, 2008


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Indian shores

The Indian Shores Women's Club will resume seasonal Monday night bingo games next week. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits including the American Cancer Society, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast and the Support Our Troops project. Games are Mondays at 7 p.m. through March 31 at Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Call Marlene at 415-8738.

St. Petersburg

Get applications now for Mainsail Festival

Entry applications for the 33rd annual Mainsail Arts Festival on April 19 and 20 are available at www.mainsailartsfestival.org. Click on2008 Application under Artist Info in the left menu; send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Mainsail Arts Festival Inc., P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33731; or call 892-5885. Entries must be postmarked by Jan. 12 and should include a $25 nonrefundable jury fee; $225 for a 10- by 10-foot space; and four slides, three showing artwork and one showing the entire display. Call 892-5885.

Countywide

Volunteers needed for SHINE Program

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas seeks volunteers for the SHINE Program. Volunteers assist elders and their caregivers with Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare plan choices, long-term care and prescription discount drug programs. Volunteers also give educational presentations to community groups and participate in health fairs, senior fairs and other events. Volunteers must be able to use a computer and the Internet and attend training and update meetings. Call 570-9696, ext. 234.

[Last modified January 1, 2008, 22:52:06]


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